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China's Tencent looking at U.S. opportunities for its WeChat app

Chinese Internet giant Tencent is eyeing the U.S. mobile Internet market with its popular WeChat product, a messaging app that lets users send messages, voice recorded notes, and pictures to friends on the service.

By Michael Kan | 26 February, 2013 07:00

Tags: mobile applications, consumer electronics, smartphones, Tencent, mobile
Razer plans smaller gaming devices besides laptop

Razer plans to release smaller gaming systems after the launch of its newest product, a 17.3-inch (43.9 centimeters) gaming laptop, which will start shipping next month in North American markets, the company's CEO said.

By Michael Kan | 22 November, 2011 19:12

Tags: Windows laptops, games, hardware systems, Razer, laptops, Tencent
Razer partners with China's Tencent for games on Blade laptop

Gaming hardware manufacturer Razer is partnering with China's Internet firm Tencent for games to run on its newest 17.3-inch (43.9 centimeters) gaming laptop.

By Michael Kan | 21 November, 2011 17:03

Tags: Windows laptops, games, hardware systems, Razer, laptops, Tencent
China's Internet firms vow to tighten regulation of Web

China's top IT firms have pledged to step up the regulation of their services as government authorities have intensified calls to control the development of the nation's Internet.

By Michael Kan | 07 November, 2011 15:30

Tags: Government use of IT, baidu, Alibaba Group, regulation, Sina, china mobile, Tencent, government, internet
China's Tencent launches English version of Twitter-like service

Chinese Internet giant Tencent has launched an English language interface to its popular microblogging service, putting the company in closer competition with Twitter.

By Michael Kan | 12 October, 2011 02:53

Tags: Internet-based applications and services, Sina, social networking, twitter, Tencent, internet